Dr Brian Berezowski – Maxillo-Facial Surgeon – Oranjezicht

Dr Brian Berezowski – Maxillo-Facial Surgeon – Oranjezicht

Dr Brian Berezowski is a Maxillo-Facial Surgeon based in Oranjezicht. He earned his BDS from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1976 and subsequently completed his MDent (Oral Surgery) there in 1985. Moreover, he achieved his FC MFOS (SA) fellowship in 1986 and earned dual fellowships—FFD RCS (Ireland) in 1987 and FDS RCS (England) in 1997—underscoring his international surgical credentials Mediclinic. In addition, he holds a PhD from the University of Cape Town (2013) and further fellowships with the Colleges of Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow in 2018.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr Berezowski has led advanced trauma and reconstructive programmes, both in state hospitals and private practice. Consequently, he brings over four decades of expertise to every patient interaction. Furthermore, he serves as a visiting specialist at Mediclinic Cape Town, where he participates in multidisciplinary tumour boards and emergency on-call rotations. Ultimately, Dr Berezowski combines technical mastery with compassionate communication, ensuring that each individual understands their diagnosis and treatment plan.

Services

Dr Berezowski offers a comprehensive range of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic services, each tailored to meet unique patient needs:

• Facial Trauma Surgery: Expert management of fractures to the mandible, midface, and orbital walls, using 3D CT-guided planning and titanium fixation systems.

• Orthognathic Surgery: Corrective jaw realignment for congenital or developmental malocclusions, including Le Fort osteotomies and bilateral sagittal split osteotomies, facilitated by virtual surgical planning.

• Oral Pathology & Lesion Excision: Removal and histopathological analysis of benign and malignant lesions, such as cysts and tumours, coordinated with in-house pathology for rapid results.

• Wisdom-Teeth Extraction & Impacted Tooth Surgery: Minimally invasive removal of third molars and surgical exposure of impacted canines with atraumatic instrumentation.

• Apicoectomies & Endodontic Surgery: Precision resection of infected root apices and periapical curettage under microscopic magnification to preserve surrounding bone.

• Bone Grafting & Ridge Augmentation: Autologous and allogeneic graft techniques for implant site preparation, using microsurgical flap protocols to optimize healing.

• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders: Arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, and open joint procedures for disc displacement, ankylosis, and chronic pain syndromes.

• Reconstructive Microsurgery: Free-flap transfers for large defect reconstruction following oncologic resection or traumatic tissue loss, supported by high-power operating microscopes.

• Patient Education & Counselling: Detailed preoperative workshops and postoperative recovery plans, which empower patients to engage actively in their care.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Town boasts state-of-the-art operating theatres equipped with intraoperative imaging, including 3D C-arm and high-resolution navigation systems. Moreover, the on-site maxillo-facial unit features a bespoke microsurgery suite and dedicated CT simulation equipment, which streamline diagnostics and treatment planning Mediclinic. Consequently, Dr Berezowski can coordinate complex reconstructions without delay, ensuring optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes.

In addition, he contributes actively to clinical research, with publications on virtual surgical planning and free-flap survival rates in peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, he presents at national and international conferences—sharing innovations in orthognathic technique and microvascular reconstruction. He also mentors registrars through hands-on theatre training and case reviews, thereby shaping the next generation of specialists.

Ultimately, each patient at Mediclinic Cape Town benefits from Dr Berezowski’s blend of cutting-edge technology, multidisciplinary teamwork, and genuine empathy. Schedule a consultation today to experience personalised, evidence-based maxillo-facial surgical care.